Call for Proposals: Mary Ann Shadd Cary in the Here and Now
The Colored Conventions Project and the Center for Black Digital Research in partnership with Dr. Kristin Moriah at Queen's University open the call for proposals (CFP) on the topic, "Mary Ann Shadd Cary in the Here and Now." Proposals are due via Google Form by May...
#DigBlk Scholars Program
This program provides graduate research assistantship with the opportunities to work with an interdisciplinary cohort including graduate student leaders, undergraduate researchers, post-docs, librarians, IT specialists, scholars, and community and university partners from within the institution and beyond.
Mary Ann Shadd Cary (MASC) Symposia 2020-2021
As we approach the 200th anniversary of Mary Ann Shadd Cary’s birth in 2023, the Colored Conventions Project is partnering with leading scholars, archivists, artists, and writers to host a series of digital events that explore her life and legacy.
Website Wednesdays
In this series, we reflect on our biggest challenges to bring our two new digital platforms to completion, guided by our Principles to work in a collaborative structure; ensure the visibility of Black women’s lives; and ensure the Black humanity in Black data/curation.
Mobilize NOW for a Future Where Black Lives Matter
In this election and census year, we share resources for continuing the long history of Black protest and organizing to build a future where Black Lives Matter. We will continue to update this page.
Workshop Series
The Colored Conventions Project (CCP) and Penn Price Lab present a series of workshops on Black data. Building on the work of the CCP, together we will explore methods for creating, curating, and sharing data in pursuit of racial and social justice. We hope to expand the Black digital community in and around Philadelphia.
CCP Announces Move to Penn State
Over the past seven years, we have been grateful and proud to build the Colored Colored Project (CCP) at the University of Delaware. We are thrilled to share news that CCP will next move to Penn State University to launch a Center for Black Digital Research which we’re also calling #DigBlk.
CCP Welcomes Two CLIR Fellows: Amani Morrison and Kevin Winstead
The Colored Conventions Project is thrilled to announce two new additions to the CCP team! In August we will welcome Amani Morrison and Kevin Winstead as CLIR (Council on Library and Information Resources) Post-doctoral Fellows in African American data curation.
Professor Foreman Awarded the Outstanding Advocacy Award
Our very own Professor P. Gabrielle Foreman was awarded the Outstanding Advocacy Award which honors “collaborative service, scholarship, teaching, and leadership efforts aimed at promoting, fostering, and implementing an inclusive environment.”
The Colored Conventions Project, Douglass Day and the Black Women's Organizing Archive
are flagship projects of the Center for Black Digital Research, #DigBlk, at Penn State University.
The Colored Conventions Project appreciates the support of:
The Colored Conventions Project was launched & cultivated at the University of Delaware from 2012-2020.
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